- According to Statista there are at least 9 million mobile applications today.
- Through technology it is now possible to receive medical care without the need to go to hospitals or clinics.
- World Health Day is commemorated every April 7th.
The world is in constant change because nothing is static. It can be seen in all areas of life and health is no exception. Thanks to technology, healthcare today is quite different than it was in the past. In addition, it is quite likely that tomorrow will be even more different from today because the development of innovations never stops.
With this in mind, the format of medical consultations has also been completely transformed. Now it is not necessary to go to hospitals or clinics because the service can be performed remotely. All that is needed is that the doctor and the patient have an internet connection.
Similarly, in recent years there has been an exponential increase in the development of mobile applications focused on health. The variety is quite extensive and there are more and more available.
Regarding the World Health Day that is commemorated every April 7, in Greetings we had the opportunity to interview Dr Morgan Guerrawho is medical director of Anticipatewhich is a tool that uses technology to offer medical care directly to patients’ homes.
What is the importance of the existence of World Health Day?
This type of anniversary is useful to raise awareness among the population. In this case, the World Health Organization (WHO) uses the date to remember all the actions that people must follow to maintain adequate physical and emotional well-being.
It is often mentioned that prevention is better than cure, what are the indications that people should adopt to have good health?
In the first instance, over the last few years the pandemic has put us all to the test. If it showed anything, it is that the most resilient people or with better levels of health levels could better resist the ravages of Covid-19. For example, those with diabetes, high blood pressure or a chronic disease were more susceptible to complications.
Due to the above, the general recommendations are to go to periodic medical examinations to know our true state of health. In addition, it is necessary to maintain a balanced diet and perform physical activities frequently.
There is no magic formula and that is why it is necessary to personalize care for each person. Some aspects such as gender and age also influence decision making.
What are the main annual medical examinations that people must undergo?
They usually vary according to the sex and age of the patient. From birth it is necessary to take babies to the pediatrician every three months to make an assessment of growth and development. Between one and five years each person must undergo various screenings and must also receive vaccines to prevent infectious diseases.
From the age of five and throughout childhood and adolescence, correct socialization should be promoted, in addition to promoting the prevention of addictions. During adult life there should be check-ups to identify cardiovascular diseases. While later, for women the Papanicolau is recommended and in the case of men the prostate antigen test.
How has technology transformed healthcare in recent years?
The changes can be seen in every way. Now it is possible to undergo tests remotely because it is not necessary to go to a hospital or doctor’s office. In the same way, digitalization has allowed a reduction in prices because now revisions with modern technological equipment are cheaper than a decade ago.
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